Which recipients are included in the confirmation memo?

• A. All parties (MJ, TC, DC, civilian counsel if applicable, VC, and Chief Circuit MJ)
• B. Only the VC
• C. Only the MJ and VC
• D. Only civilian counsel and VC

Answer: (A)

A confirmation memo is meant to ensure that every person who has a stake in the case is informed of the confirmations, such as dates, orders, or procedural details, and that there’s an official record of what has been agreed or scheduled. Because a military case involves multiple roles with distinct responsibilities, the memo should be sent to all those directly involved: the military judge who presides, the trial counsel representing the prosecution, the defense counsel, civilian counsel if applicable, the victim’s counsel, and the Chief Circuit Military Judge who oversees the process. This wide circulation keeps everyone on the same page, protects the integrity of the proceedings, and prevents misunderstandings or missed updates. Limiting the memo to only one or two recipients would leave other essential participants out of the loop and could create gaps in the record or in communication.